Chapter 25: Great German Infantry First Battalion

Back at Lin Residence, Lin Yu was in high spirits.

"I accumulated a thousand toughness value in a day," he leaned on the sofa, "Mid-level Lottery, here it comes!"

"System, draw!"

【Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Great German Infantry Corps First Infantry Battalion!】

It is a complete German Infantry battalion, with a total strength of 850 men, comprising:

Three infantry companies, each with 250 men, each equipped with:

Three infantry platoons, each with 80 men

Each platoon is equipped with three reinforced infantry squads, one communications squad, and one reconnaissance squad (16 men per squad)

Each squad is equipped with one MG42 light machine gun

Each platoon is equipped with one 50 mm mortar

One heavy machine‑gun platoon, equipped with four MG42 heavy machine guns

Company headquarters: 10 men

One battalion‑attached heavy weapons company, 150 men, equipped with:

An 81 mm mortar platoon, six mortars

A heavy machine‑gun platoon, eight MG42 heavy machine guns

Company headquarters: 10 men

Battalion‑direct units, totaling 100 men:

Communications platoon: 30 men, equipped with field radios, telephones, carrier pigeons and other communications gear

Reconnaissance platoon: 30 men, equipped with telescopes, rangefinders and other reconnaissance equipment

Medical platoon: 20 men, equipped with complete field medical equipment

Battalion guard platoon: 20 men

Standard issue for each soldier:

One Mauser 98K rifle and one bayonet

Four hand grenades

One M1916 steel helmet

Two sets of German-style Uniform (one summer, one winter)

Leather boots, backpacks and other personal gear

Vehicle allocation:

12 military trucks

2 field ambulances

1 command vehicle

2 communications vehicles

4 logistics supply vehicles

Ammunition reserves:

Rifle ammunition: base 500 rounds per person

Machine‑gun ammunition: base 5,000 rounds per gun

Mortar shells:

50 mm mortar: base 200 rounds per barrel

81 mm mortar: base 200 rounds per barrel

Hand grenades: battalion‑wide reserve of 2,000

All personnel have undergone regular German‑style military training, with extremely high combat proficiency. The battalion commander and all company commanders have combat experience and can command operations independently. The soldiers are 100 % loyal to the host.

This unit can conduct conventional infantry operations, and its heavy‑weapon company's firepower also gives it some assault‑breaking capability. Its communications, reconnaissance, medical and other support systems are well developed, allowing it to carry out independent missions.

Most importantly, the unit's training level and equipment quality far exceed those of ordinary armies of this era. Even the Great Powers' garrisons in the Far East may not compare.

"Good fellow!" Lin Yu inhaled a breath of cold air, "Now we have an extra 850 elite troops!"

With this German Infantry battalion, his strength in Shen City jumped a level. Whether dealing with gangs or confronting the Great Powers, he now has far more confidence.

"The system really delivers!" Lin Yu rubbed his hands excitedly, "Now see who dares to cross me in the French Concession!"

【System Prompt: The background information of this unit is as follows】

This infantry battalion was originally the First Battalion of the 307th Infantry Regiment under the 163rd Infantry Division of the Great German Empire Army. During the Great War it fought in the Somme, Verdun and many other large battles, making it a battle‑hardened elite unit.

Most of the company's officers come from Prussian Junker nobility, with very high military literacy. Battalion commander Captain Feng Shiteyin once taught at the Prussian Military Academy and has unique insights into tactics. The company commanders are also seasoned officers with numerous battlefield honors.

The soldiers mostly come from Württemberg and Bavaria, inheriting the German soldier's rigorous and tenacious tradition. After the baptism of fire, the unit's combat power and cohesion have reached their peak.

After the Great War, under the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was forced to downsize its army. This unit should have been disbanded, but through the system's power it was fully retained and now swears loyalty to the host.

It is worth noting that the unit not only kept its full combat power, but also retained the German army's distinctive tactical traditions:

Authorized command: the German army's unique "mission‑type tactics", emphasizing initiative of junior commanders

Coordinated operations: close infantry‑firepower cooperation to achieve maximum combat efficiency

Tactical innovation: flexible use of various tactics, not bound by doctrine

【Note: To ensure the unit blends naturally in Shen City, the system automatically transformed all personnel to Chinese appearance and gave them perfect command of Chinese. They retain their original military literacy, combat experience and command talent, but their appearance and language are fully localized】

The arrival of this unit not only provides the host with formidable military strength, but also brings advanced military concepts and tactics.

【System Prompt: Please designate rally coordinates for the First Infantry Battalion. The unit will materialize within five minutes. Note:

The rally site must be sufficiently open

It must avoid densely populated areas

Recommend choosing a location with better concealment.

Lin Yu stood in the rear yard of Lin Gong Guan, carefully surveying the open space.

Although the mansion is located on the bustling Xiafei Road, the estate covers more than seven mu, and the rear yard is extremely spacious. Tall walls and dense phoenix trees surround it, forming a natural barrier isolated from the outside world.

"The rear yard is about two mu," Lin Yu calculated quickly, "If 850 people gather, it will be a bit cramped, but not a big problem."

Moreover, there are several idle servant quarters and stables here; with some renovation they could serve as temporary barracks. The garage is also large enough to accommodate many military vehicles.

"This is it," Lin Yu said decisively, "System, I choose the rear yard of Lin Gong Guan as the assembly point, specific coordinates......"

He reported a string of latitude and longitude numbers.

【Confirm coordinates, countdown starts: 5 minutes】

【Host, please ensure that unrelated personnel in the vicinity are evacuated】

【The materialization process will generate intense light and vibration; please be prepared】

Lin Yu immediately ordered the steward to evacuate the rear yard servants, and he himself stood on the second‑floor balcony, awaiting the arrival of this elite force.

At this moment, his mood was both nervous and anticipatory.

With this well‑trained force, his standing in Shen City is bound to undergo a dramatic transformation!

With a faint tremor, a soft blue light suddenly illuminated the rear‑yard clearing.

When the light faded, Lin Yu saw the full 850‑person formation already lined up in the rear yard. Even in the night, the unit displayed astonishing discipline—straight rows, tidy uniforms, each soldier maintaining a meticulous military stance.

A tall, middle‑aged officer strode forward and stood at attention, saluting: "Report, commander. I am the battalion commander Feng An of the First Infantry Battalion, leading 850 troops to report to you!"

Lin Yu examined the battalion commander closely. Feng An appeared to be in his early forties, dressed in a crisp German-style Uniform, his gaze sharp yet steady. Though his face had become Chinese, the Prussian officer's bearing remained evident—rigorous, restrained, and imbued with an iron‑blooded will.

"All battalion, attention!" Feng An ordered.

"Snap!" The orderly footfalls sounded, and 850 people stood at attention as one.

At this moment, Lin Yu felt what true elite troops are like. In each soldier's eyes shone a fierce fighting spirit, as if they could plunge into battle the next second. Their uniforms and gear were immaculate, even the Mauser rifles in their hands gleamed.

What surprised Lin Yu most was the distinctive aura the unit exuded—silent, disciplined, brimming with combat will, yet still agile. This is precisely the German army's proudest trait.

"Commander," Feng An said in a deep voice, "Please issue orders."